A Winter Car Kit for Michigan Back Roads
Lake-effect snow, icy country roads and long drives between towns. What to keep in the trunk from November to March.
Space Heater Safety: Seven Rules for Winter
A small heater can make a cold room comfortable without heating the whole house. Follow these rules every time.
1. Give it three feet
Keep heaters at least three feet from beds, curtains, paper and furniture.
2. Plug straight into the wall
Don’t use extension cords or power strips with a heater.
3. Choose safety features
Tip-over and overheat protection shut the heater off automatically.
Four more rules
- Turn it off when you leave the room or go to sleep.
- Keep kids and pets away.
- Place it on a flat, hard floor.
- Test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly.
